Germany
Here’s everything you need to know before the opening tee shot:
ABOUT THE EVENT
First played in 1986, the championship is consistently ranked as one of the strongest women’s amateur events in the world and regularly attracts the best amateur players from Europe and further afield.
Several major champions and Solheim Cup stars have medaled in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in the past including Celine Boutier, Sophia Popov, Caroline Hedwall, Carlota Ciganda, Anna Nordqvist, Suzann Pettersen and many more.
In addition to the European title, players will also be competing for an extra-special prize this week. The winner will be invited to compete in the AIG Women’s Open next week at Royal Porthcawl in Wales.
THE VENUE
The Frankfurter Golf Club, established in 1913, is one of Germany's oldest and most esteemed golf clubs. Located in the heart of Frankfurt, just minutes from the city centre, it offers a serene 18-hole parkland course designed by renowned architect Harry S. Colt. The course is celebrated for its harmonious layout, blending challenging holes with scenic beauty, and is consistently ranked among Germany's top golf destinations.
The club has a rich history of hosting prestigious tournaments, most notably staging the European Tour's German Open 12 times. The club has also formerly welcomed the European Boys' (1982), Girls' (1997) and Ladies' (2003) Team Championships.
Louise Rydqvist (SWE) claimed victory in 2024 at Messilä Golf, Finland, although won’t be defending her title as she has recently turned professional.
THE FIELD
144 players from 33 different countries will compete for the European title this week.
Reigning champion, Louise Rydqvist (SWE) claimed victory in 2024 at Messilä Golf, Finland, although won’t be defending her title as she has recently turned professional.
Germany will be well represented at home, with 16 players set to tee it up at Frankfurt on Wednesday including the 2020 champion, Paula Schulz-Hanssen. One year on from winning the European Young Masters, Schulz-Hanssen won the event in Slovenia at the age of just 17 five years ago.
Just one other former champion is in the field this week. Savannah De Bock (BEL) won the 2022 edition at Golf de St Germain in Paris and will look to add a second title to her name in Frankfurt.
Three players inside the World Amateur Golf Ranking top-10 are in the field. Two of them, Andrea Revuelta (ESP) and Meja Örtengren (SWE), finished on the podium last year behind Louise Rydqvist. The third, and the highest ranked player in the field, is Paula Martin Sampedro (ESP) who has enjoyed a golden summer so far. The Spaniard won The Women's Amateur Championship just over a month ago, and recently helped her country to the European Ladies' Team Championship title in Golf de Chantilly.
Half of the last four winners have been Swedish, and 20 players in the field - the most from any country - will look to make it three from five and ensure the title returns to Sweden at the end of the week.
AIG WOMEN'S OPEN AMATEUR SERIES
In addition to the European Ladies' Amateur Championship winner, who qualifies automatically, an additional spot for the AIG Women's Open is up for grabs this week. The player with the most combined WAGR points from the St Rule Trophy, Women's Amateur Championship, and European Ladies' Amateur Championship will earn an invitation to Royal Porthcawl next week.
Paula Martin Sampedro (ESP), who already qualified through her Women's Amateur victory, currently leads the standings by nearly five points. Charlotte Naughton (ENG), Caterina Don (ITA), Davina Xanh (ENG) and Gracie Mayo (WAL) are all in the top-10 of the standings and also competing this week, and could earn the spot if they significantly outperform Martin Sampedro in Frankfurt.
LIVESCORING/ MEDIA
Tee times, livescoring, stats, media and more can be followed throughout the week on the championship webpage here: https://www.ega-golf.ch/content/european-ladies-amateur-championship-9
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